Loop Capital downgrades Crocs, says investors should take a wait-and-see approach

Loop Capital downgrades Crocs, says investors should take a wait-and-see approach



Analysts downgraded Crocs to hold, saying a return to socializing could dampen sales in the comfortable footwear brand.



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